Chapter 5 Configuring Magneto-Optical Devices

Magneto-optical disks and magneto-optical disk library systems are SCSI devices used for high-capacity read-write applications. The ability of magneto-optical devices to randomly access vast amounts of data makes them best suited for fast retrieval of infrequently accessed archival data, unattended backup, and storage of large data files such as electronic images.

Data can be written to the optical disks in raw mode or as files; cpio, dd, and other HP-UX commands can access optical disks in raw or block mode. LVM can be used to configure partitions on magneto-optical devices. Note, however, that LVM is not supported for spanning disks on magneto-optical devices.

Typically, magneto-optical disk libraries require installation by an HP Service Engineer.

	NOTE: Magneto-optical devices are shipped with a shipping screw in place to ensure that the product is not damaged in transit. Consult the hardware documentation for instructions on removing the shipping screw before configuring the device.